Carl Aubrey Pinney, age 91, of WaKeeney, passed away May 26, 2016 at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital, WaKeeney. He was born April 10, 1925, in Ellis, Kansas, to Charles L. and Esther (Nelson) Pinney.

Carl was a graduate of Ellis High School. He was a farmer and rancher most of his working life. He was known for growing Christmas trees on his farm. He also had a passion for photography. He was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Ogallah, served on the local Soil and Water Conservation Board, and was a former county commissioner for Trego County. He loved to sing, as he was a former member of the Hays Barber Shop Quartet Chapter. He resided most of his life on Wheatland Farms in rural Ogallah.

Carl is survived by his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Jack; and a sister, Martha Nell Kingry.

Private services will take place at a later date. Cremation was chosen.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Contributions may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.

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